Agenda: This event provides an informal atmosphere to meet and network with members of the local business community. Participants each have the opportunity to showcase their businesses and to enjoy a complimentary light breakfast. Open to the public.

Agenda: Put on by the National Association of Women Business Owners, the seminar focuses on women who are in business or who are planning to start their own. The day includes panel discussions, small group discussions, a keynote address and networking. Fee includes a light breakfast, luncheon and choice of seminars.

Agenda: The luncheon includes education leaders Camille Casteel, Superintendent of Schools, Chandler Unified School District and Linda Lujan, Interim President, Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Panelists discuss topics such as budget challenges that schools are facing in the waning economy and how the business community can be involved to assist.

Agenda: Attendees learn about the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce's October excursion to Ireland. The meeting includes information about the trip and requires no commitment to travel. All are welcome to attend.

Agenda: Dolores Seright, a former regional sales director of Elan Pharmaceuticals, teaches women how to search for a job on the Internet. Topics include career assessment, resumes, networking and resources for boomers returning to work.

Cost: $5.

Information/registration: 602-252-8494.

LIBERTY ON THE ROCKS

When: 6 p.m. April 26.

Where: Sun Up Brewing Company, 322 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix.

Agenda: This new chapter is for Libertarians who want to discuss politics. Attendees must purchase something from the menu.

Agenda: This workshop is focused on the beginning phases of starting a business. Topics include how to develop a business plan, how to receive financing and types of business ownership. Registration required.

Agenda: Women seeking employment, a career change or looking for future job opportunities are invited to this fair. Several employers from a variety of industries and professions attend.

Cost: Free.

Information/registration: 602-261-7161.

FRESH START WOMEN'S FOUNDATION EAST VALLEY BREAKFAST

When: 7:30-9 a.m. April 29.

Where: Castle at Ashley Manor, 1300 S. Price Road, Chandler.

Agenda: The downtown Phoenix organization seeks new friends and raises funds at this breakfast. Information is provided about services such as mentoring, self-esteem services, family law, career services, workshops and seminars, all designed to help women help themselves. Call or e-mail Dara Gibson at dgibson@fswf.org for more information.

Agenda: Grow your business through word-of-mouth referrals in a group of non-competing businesses that meet each week to refer business to one another.

Cost: Call.

Sponsor: Business Network International.

Info/registration: 480-802-4077.

EAST VALLEY BUSINESS REFERRAL GROUP

When: 7-8:15 a.m. Tuesdays.

Where: Denny's Restaurant, 1368 N. Cooper Road, Gilbert.

Agenda: Business referral networking.

Cost: Call.

Info/registration: Everett Cook, 602-320-5229.

GILBERT TOASTMASTERS CLUB

When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Where: Page Park Center132 W. Bruce Ave., Gilbert.

Agenda: To provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.

Agenda: Get essential information for planning corporate, industry or association meetings and conferences. The National Speakers Association is an organization of professional speakers, trainers, facilitators and consultants.